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Syma X5HC

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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
Yes, it's a toy drone with a toy camera. But it's also way better than you'd expect for less than $50.Read more
Mini-Review Syma X5HC, Camera Quadcopter with Altitude Hold (Review) Mini Multirotor DronesRead more
Hello and welcome to another review from the new drone series manufactured by Syma. We are talking about the X8H and X5H series. We have already reviewed the X8H drone models which you can find here: Syma X8HG and Syma X8HW. Syma X5HC Overlook: Flight Time : 5 to 7 minutes Camera : 2MP photo / 1MP video Battery Type : 3.7V 600mAh Lipo Battery Range : 30 to 50 meters Remote : 2.4 GHz Frequency Gyro : 6 Axis Features : Headless Mode and Altitude Holder also known as Barometer Set Height Price : check price on AmazonRead more
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Pros

  • altitude hold works quite smoothly on this one
  • itself looks sleek and classy
  • realistic colors

Cons

  • only has a control distance of 30 to 50 meters
  • does not represent an improvement from previously model which is very disappointing
  • impossible to take off more than 2m high

Key specs

  • 4
  • 7 min.
  • yes
  • 2 Mpx
  • Remote Control
  • no
  • no

Syma X5HC - Pros & Cons

Syma X5HC

Pros

  • altitude hold works quite smoothly on this one
  • itself looks sleek and classy
  • realistic colors
  • and smooth movement
  • X5-HC looks really polished
  • efficient and quiet
  • bright LED lights offer great night visibility
  • easier and more enjoyable to fly
  • Stable enough to fly indoors or outside

Cons

  • only has a control distance of 30 to 50 meters
  • does not represent an improvement from previously model which is very disappointing
  • impossible to take off more than 2m high
  • Landings are still a bit tricky
  • prop uses some sort of quick release latch instead of a screw
  • not screwed to the battery door
  • it is tricky to land it
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  • drone will squeeze a couple more seconds/minutes of flying
  • The remote control itself takes 4 AA batteries which are not included in the package
  • It would zoom up or descend to bounce off the ground

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Syma X5HC - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time7.0 min.
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution2.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewno
Photography ModesSingle Shot
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Weight4.27 oz
Body MaterialPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • White
Width12.99 in
Depth12.99 in
Height4.33 in
Foldableno
Led Lightsyes
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Misc
Primary useRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
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Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeno
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionno
Follow me functionno
Flight Planningno
GPSno
Autonomous Flightno
Automatic Landingno
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Range50
Battery TypeAA Batteries
Voltage6.0 V
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity600.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Voltage3.7 V
Charging time90.0 min.

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